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(Pat, Chad, MaryJane, Derek, Digger)

Pope John Paul II Came to Phoenix...

and Uncle Alan joined Digger Davitt, Papal Mass Usher.Check it out. Uncle Alan is wearing a hat that says,
"Super Dad, DIGGER."
(photo: l: Ralph G. Davitt; r: J. Alan Davitt)

Digger in Triumph

Digger. TR3. Happy

Golfing in Japan

Here's some photos of Digger on the golf course in Nagoya, Japan. The hat was light pink with black dots and black pom pom.

Uncle Bob Was In the Navy

and came to visit me (Terry) when I was 3 weeks old. 9/12/46Terry - I came with Grandma Davitt to the Baptism. I believe she was the Godmother and I the Godfather but checked the records. Some things I can recall - Grandma Davitt was a bit put out as she was offered no cup of tea upon arrival- it was unlike her - but it was her first trip in a plane! I remember at the Christening when the priest asked the name - (meaning the newborn) she responded with a loud, "Mary Davitt" - wherein your Father promptly corrected her - so you could have been named Mary if the Priest was not paying attention.

I was a Midshipman at Fort Schyler at the time - thus the uniform. When I graduated with a Third Mates License they also gave me a Ensign's Commission in the USNR (US Naval Reserves.) I paid for it years later when I was recalled into the Navy during the Korean War and made a Gunnery Officer on repair ship in Sasebo, Japan - but that is another sea story.

Did you know that the davits (they lift the lifeboats) aboard seagoing vessels was invented by a Davitt in 1810 and still holds a patent in England? The Royalties are still passed along to the heirs to this day - but with a condition - as long as that Heir is involved the the Maritime Trades - That's why I went to a Maritime School in order to keep the Royalties being awarded. I can not reveal the amount I receive yearly - because it would void the award. So don't reveal this situation to anyone - because it is not true. Amen - False Chapter 2 to come.
Love -Uncle Remus

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Double Divot Diggin' Digger Davitt

I know you will all recognize this picture. Mom had it in a frame on her dresser for years. I always thought the straw hat was unbelievably awful. Dad liked it cuz it let the air in. He (and mom) played a lot of golf in Japan. They had Japanese caddies and got waited on hand and foot at the clubhouse. Remember how he would give you those karate chop back rubs? He always got them at the golf club...that's where he learned it. And this is where he got the nickname, Digger.

Big Picnic in Japan

How typical is this picture? This was taken at the "company" picnic. Mom was pregnant with Steve. You can see me to the left of Dad, with Ponytail Patty facing me. (I am wearing my favorite dark-green and white checked shirt and red shorts) I don't see Greg. Needless to say, Digger is in charge of kids' games and he's getting us all in order. In that straw hat. This was my first three-legged race and sack race. There was a HUGE wooden slide at this park. We stayed there all day and into the night.